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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.96, 70.09 and 41.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.96, 70.09 and 41.20 is: 61.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.96 : 70.09 = 41.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.96/70.09 = 41.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.96x = 70.09 × 41.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.96x = 2,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887.71/46.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.49

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